Wenge Hardwood Suppliers
We will cut and ship to your specs.
Wenge hardwood suppliers. Wenge is an exotic wood with a natural growth range of the species is reported to be the open forests of zaire cameroon gabon the southern regions of tanzania and mozambique. It is also found in the swampy forests of the congo region. Color heartwood is a very dark brown with black streaks. Average length 2 7m range 1 8m 4 8m average width 225mm sizes s e k d fas.
Also wenge splinters tend to take longer to heal and are more likely to go septic get infected than splinters from other woods. In stock items ship same day if ordered by 12pm est. We carry 1 4 1 2 and 3 4 4 x 8 sheets of plywood of most species including domestics and exotics. A 2 99 handling charge is added to all orders under 25.
The wood color ranges from medium brown to reddish with black streaks. We are also a full service hardwood supplier in 4 4 and 8 4 roughsawn or dressed. 25mm 32mm 38mm 50mm 63mm 75mm 100mm. We re here 8 00 am to 5 00 pm monday through saturday.
Wenge is a heartwood species grown in central africa. Hardwoods are employed in a large range of applications including. We also have veneers as well as moulding and flooring in stock. Wenge is reported to be a suitable substitute for hickory for the production of sporting goods.
Construction furniture flooring cooking utensils etc. Upon application of a wood finish particularly an oil finish the wood can become nearly black. It doesn t matter what your skills are we aim to provide friendly service and advice. Thompson mahogany offers wholesale wenge lumber as fas select grade flatsawn quartersawn in 4 4 6 4 8 4 12 4 sizes.
The trees are about 60 90 ft tall with 3 4 ft trunk diameter. Prices are high and are likely to remain so as supplies dwindle. See the articles wood allergies and toxicity and wood dust safety for more information. Woodworkers source started in 1978 to provide the finest hardwood lumber to all types of woodworkers from beginners getting started with the craft to long time professionals.
Available in wide boards and veneer sheets. Character pronounced when gay the wood has excellent strength and hardness properties and is also dark enough to be used as a substitutes for ebony.